Bowyer Farm (Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden) Tour
Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Group Tour Nature Walk/Hike Seed/Plant Sale Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity
CZBG Bowyer Farm was willed to the zoo in 1995. At the time, the 529-acre farm was given with the guideline that it could never be developed unless it is to further the mission of the Zoo.
The farm is now 600+ acres, and includes: wetland restoration, native plant sales & propagation, beekeeping, animal feed harvesting, cheetah run area, sun and sheep farming.
The farm grows many species of native plants and hosts annual plant sales, along with offering "The Zoos Best Plans for Pollinators line that can be purchased from various nurseries. You can also find more information about the "Plant for Pollinators Challenge" and register your garden through the read more link included in this event post.
The wetland at Bowyer Farm is a place to find hundreds of native plants and learn about the importance of wetland ecosystems, along with bird watching.
The presentation/ program with Brian Jorg will be during the tour, not a formal presentation.
Need yet another reason to attend? Plants will be available for purchase during the event! Register ASAP to get your spot.
The event is open to the public, however, registration is required and is limited to 40 participants. Registration Deadline is July 27, 2024 at 11:00 PM.
Attendees need to bring water and be prepared for physical activity. Please check the weather and be prepared as needed (sunscreen, hat, rain gear, etc.) as this is an outdoor activity. Time is listed as 3 hours, however, the tour will likely not be more than 2 hours.